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... ASRock G41M-GE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock G41M-GE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GE3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
... ASRock G41M-GE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock G41M-GE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-GE3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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...1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports EM64T CPU - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports D-Sub with DVI-D port - Supports HDCP function with max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x...
...1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports EM64T CPU - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports D-Sub with DVI-D port - Supports HDCP function with max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x...
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...: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports I. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 Intelligent Energy Saver (see...
...: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports I. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 Intelligent Energy Saver (see...
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... installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 533 DDR3 800 *... check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is...
... installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066 800 DDR3 800 533 DDR3 800 *... check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is...
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... a profile and share with others. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 14. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please visit our website for the user to perform over-clocking. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. The software name itself - ASRock Instant Flash is able to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ...
... a profile and share with others. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 14. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please visit our website for the user to perform over-clocking. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. The software name itself - ASRock Instant Flash is able to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ...
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Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. This cap must be placed if returning the ...2. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 15 Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to the orient keys. Step 3. Remove PnP... Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP ...
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. This cap must be placed if returning the ...2. For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 15 Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to the orient keys. Step 3. Remove PnP... Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP ...
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...see page 11, No. 4). Step 3. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 4. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the...fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other . Place the ...
...see page 11, No. 4). Step 3. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 4. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. Ensure that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the...fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other . Place the ...
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...-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power ...this connector and match 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL the black wire to the ground pin. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.11 No.24)...
...-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power ...this connector and match 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL the black wire to the ground pin. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.11 No.24)...
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...2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your chassis. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on... this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2 . 1 2 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means...
...2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your chassis. STEP 3: Connect one end of your optical drive first. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on... this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2 . 1 2 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means...
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...If [Auto] is [Auto]. 29 The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you can set up overclocking features. Please refer to... module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit... CMOS Setting 17 [17] Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Auto] Overclock Mode [Auto] CPU Frequency (MHz) [200] PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Vcore CPU Voltage DRAM Voltage NB Voltage SB Voltage VTT Voltage GTLRef Voltage 1.400V 1.238V 1.527V 1.20V ...
...If [Auto] is [Auto]. 29 The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you can set up overclocking features. Please refer to... module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit... CMOS Setting 17 [17] Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Auto] Overclock Mode [Auto] CPU Frequency (MHz) [200] PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Vcore CPU Voltage DRAM Voltage NB Voltage SB Voltage VTT Voltage GTLRef Voltage 1.400V 1.238V 1.527V 1.20V ...
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... voltage points to [Disable] if above issue occurs. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Please set this item to [2.050V]. Therefore, you select [I .O.T.] and [Optimized]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this feature is heavy loaded...
... voltage points to [Disable] if above issue occurs. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Please set this item to [2.050V]. Therefore, you select [I .O.T.] and [Optimized]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this feature is heavy loaded...
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... options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you changing the ratio value of this option to select Overclock ... actual value of Untied Overclocking Technology. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this motherboard is [Auto]. If the CPU you adopt supports 34 The default value is "Locked" or "Unlocked". 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz)...
... options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you changing the ratio value of this option to select Overclock ... actual value of Untied Overclocking Technology. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this motherboard is [Auto]. If the CPU you adopt supports 34 The default value is "Locked" or "Unlocked". 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz)...
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...function, please set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows® XP. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm... options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. When this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute...
...function, please set the "Power Schemes" as Microsoft® Windows® XP. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm... options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. When this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute...
Quick Installation Guide
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1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be found...
1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be found...
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...; Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port 5 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Micro ATX Form...
...; Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port 5 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10 - Micro ATX Form...
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CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 15) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports I. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) English 6 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software...
CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 15) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports I. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) English 6 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software...
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... WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check the table below for the latest information. 7 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CAUTION! 1. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page...
... WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check the table below for the latest information. 7 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CAUTION! 1. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page...
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... record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English In other complicated flash utility. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of . OC DNA literally tells you...SP1 or SP2. 10. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you to get the same OC settings as a profile and ...
... record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English In other complicated flash utility. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of . OC DNA literally tells you...SP1 or SP2. 10. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you to get the same OC settings as a profile and ...
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... of the socket. Step 3. Step 2-4. Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to the orient keys. Step 1-2. Locate Pin1 and the two... orientation key notches. Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 11 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Step 1.
... of the socket. Step 3. Step 2-4. Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to the orient keys. Step 1-2. Locate Pin1 and the two... orientation key notches. Disengaging the lever by using a purely vertical motion. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to assist in removal. 11 ASRock G41M-GE3 Motherboard English Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Step 1.
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...you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 4) 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to Pin ...CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. English 20 ASRock G41M-GE3...
...you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 4) 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to Pin ...CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. English 20 ASRock G41M-GE3...